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634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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473 Newton AveOakland, CA 94606
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1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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1830 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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520 Van Buren AveOakland, CA 94610
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825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $1,050 | $6,500 |
| Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $915 | $5,150 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,600 | $5,495 |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,112 | $2,195 | $9,912 |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,189 | $1,305 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,652 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $915. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Apartments | SRO | 1BR, | $915 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mariposa | D1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 2606 Harrison St | 2606 Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| 731 Willow St | 731 Willow St | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 473 Newton Ave | 473 Newton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Dumbarton | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Claridge Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $13,652.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 54 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $333 which is $13,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.
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